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Empowering Tomorrow: Innovate, Code, Inspire

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Wednesday, February 12
 

10:20am HST

Hack the HACC - Leveraging Community Based Challenges in Your Classroom
Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am HST
Are you curious about the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge (HACC) but unsure where to start?  Discover how to empower yourself and your students with valuable HACC resources and the CSTA-sponsored Mini-HACC. We’ll simplify the process and share strategies to build confidence and collaboration in your classroom.

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avatar for Sheila Buyukacar

Sheila Buyukacar

Chapter Vice President, CSTA Hawaii
Sheila’s work centers on creating positive, life-changing experiences that strengthen communities one opportunity at a time. She currently helps her students uncover connections essential to reaching their goals and full potential.For the past seven years, Sheila has been a member... Read More →

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am HST
Palolo 4

1:10pm HST

Engaging Elementary Learners in CS through Interactive Sequencing Strategies
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm HST
Elementary learners often struggle with abstract concepts like algorithms, sequencing, loops, and debugging, especially in under-resourced environments such as less computer science lessons. This session addresses these challenges by showcasing methods that make CS accessible, such as integrating Code.org’s sequencing activities and the Micro:bit project. The workshop will guide participants in developing interactive lessons aligned with the CSTA standards, emphasizing hands-on engagement, culturally responsive teaching practices, and accessible technology applications.

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avatar for Ning Zhou Langworthy

Ning Zhou Langworthy

Computer Science Teacher, Kauluwela Elementary School
Ning Zhou Langworthy is an elementary computer science teacher at Kauluwela Elementary, focused on fostering computational thinking and problem-solving in young learners. Trained in Python and licensed in elementary education, Ning uses hands-on, culturally responsive methods to make... Read More →
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Sonja Samsonas

Principal, Kauluwela Elem School
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm HST
Palolo 4

2:15pm HST

Generative AI and its Impact on Higher Education
Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm HST
Generative AI, as championed by conversation chatbots like ChatGPT, has greatly impacted higher education for the past year or so. This presentation delves into the basics of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, fine tuning, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and the impact of these technologies in the classroom. Participants with laptops can engage in hands-on activities, but this is optional. This presentation will provide the latest updates in the core features and usage of popular AI tools such as closed models such as ChatGPT from OpenAI, Claude from Anthropic, and Gemma from Google as well as open source models in Hugging Face such as Mistral and Llama from Meta.

Speakers
avatar for Debasis Bhattacharya

Debasis Bhattacharya

Professor, University of Hawaii Maui College
Dr. Debasis Bhattacharya (Debāśiṣ Bhaṭṭāchārya, দেবাশীষ ভট্টাচার্য, देवाशीष भट्टाचार्य) is a tenured Professor at the University of Hawai’i Maui College, where he also serves as the Program Coordinator... Read More →
Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo 4
 
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